July • 2023
Danish took great care of the project, took pride in his work, and is detail-oriented. He did an exceptional job!
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Danish Qazi is an acclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer based in Delhi, India, with seven years of experience. He has worked on notable projects, including a documentary for HBO and award-winning web series like "Gullak Season 3," "College Romance Season 3," "Bajao," and "Aspirants Season 3." Danish's work has been recognized by prestigious media organizations such as The Associated Press, VICE News, Oxfam, BRUT, CNA Insider, The Quint, CNN News 18, and more. Mentored by the Indian Society of Cinematographers, he contributed as an additional cinematographer to the Cannes-winning documentary "The Night Of Knowing Nothing." With his technical finesse and artistic vision, Danish creates visually stunning and emotionally resonant storytelling. His work exhibit bold colors, captivating compositions, and compelling narratives. Danish Qazi continues to push creative boundaries, crafting captivating cinematic experiences that inspire and connect audiences worldwide.
July • 2023
Danish took great care of the project, took pride in his work, and is detail-oriented. He did an exceptional job!
May • 2023
Danish did a great job finding another location after problems with the first. Overall good shooter.
Everyday has been interesting by just watching the light. It has taught me to to observe the smaller things and look for moments to be preserved.
The making of world famous Kani Shawl
If you were a 90s kid with access to the internet, it’s likely that you grew up on games like Counter-Strike, Tekken and Contra. Irtika, Athar, and Toha are gamers like you, except they live in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, a region that saw the most number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022. In the past few years, India’s electronic sports (esports) industry has grown astronomically and some reports value it at over a billion dollars. This year, the Indian government officially recognized it as a multisport and even named a team to represent the country at the Asian Games. But how can young people—with fraught access to the internet—expect to cash in like the rest of the country?
The Sundarbans is home to a sprawling, biodiverse wetland. Tropical cyclones frequently hit the area. In the aftermath of these disasters, families resort to selling or marrying their daughters to relieve themselves from financial pressure. While some are lucky and manage to escape or are rescued, they return home only to confront the social stigma attached to their traumatic experience. Education is key not only for children but their parents.
The Sundarbans is home to a sprawling, biodiverse wetland. Tropical cyclones frequently hit the area. In the aftermath of such disasters, opportunistic criminals prey on the families and women in these devastated communities. Some of these girls are kidnapped and sold to brothels. The lucky few who manage to escape or are rescued, return home only to confront the social stigma attached to their traumatic experience. Cast aside by their communities many struggle to overcome their predicament.
Brut got exclusive access to go patrolling with forest guards in Odisha's Similipal tiger reserve. And we found India's dense jungles are ranked as one of the deadliest in the world for its forest staff.
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